Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd (IL:MZTF)
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Mizrahi Tefahot
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
24,449.00
▲(5.38% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/28/26
The score is primarily driven by solid financial performance (strong profitability and ROE with faster TTM growth) and supportive valuation (low P/E and ~4.3% yield). These positives are tempered by weak technical signals (below key moving averages and negative MACD), indicating near-term bearish momentum.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability and returns
High and stable TTM net margin (~19%) with operating margin near ~31% and ROE about ~17% indicate durable earnings power. This supports internal capital generation, dividend capacity and reinvestment for the bank’s mortgage and lending franchise over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Elevated absolute leverage
Even after improvement, absolute leverage remains meaningful for a regional bank, making earnings and capital sensitive to credit losses or market stress. Elevated leverage can amplify volatility in downturns and constrain capital actions over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability and returns
High and stable TTM net margin (~19%) with operating margin near ~31% and ROE about ~17% indicate durable earnings power. This supports internal capital generation, dividend capacity and reinvestment for the bank’s mortgage and lending franchise over the medium term.
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Mizrahi Tefahot (MZTF) vs. iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS)
Market Cap
₪60.31B
Dividend Yield4.11%
Average Volume (3M)409.64K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.7
Beta (1Y)1.07
Revenue Growth11.00%
EPS Growth6.03%
CountryIL
Employees7,211
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)535.00
Shares Outstanding259,966,250
10 Day Avg. Volume420,187
30 Day Avg. Volume409,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio3.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₪26,214.43Price Target Upside12.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)22.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)₪14.93B
Mizrahi Tefahot Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of international, commercial, domestic, and personal banking services to individuals and businesses in Israel, Switzerland, and internationally. It operates through six se...
How the Company Makes Money
Mizrahi Tefahot primarily makes money from net interest income and fee-based income typical of a universal retail/commercial bank. Net interest income is generated by lending (notably residential mortgages and other customer and business credit) f...
Mizrahi Tefahot Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 18, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong credit growth, healthy mortgage demand, and robust financial performance, with net profits and cost efficiencies aligning with strategic goals. Despite challenges such as extra taxes and client relief impacts, the bank maintained strong capital reserves and a positive outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Credit Growth
The bank reported very strong credit growth across most asset classes, including mortgages, corporate, and middle market, as part of its strategic plan.
Negative Updates
Impact of Extra Tax and Client Relief
The bank's results were affected by the extra tax imposed on Israeli banks in 2025 and the extensive Bank of Israel client relief outline.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Credit Growth
The bank reported very strong credit growth across most asset classes, including mortgages, corporate, and middle market, as part of its strategic plan.
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Company Guidance
During the Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Third Quarter 2025 Business Results Conference Call, the bank highlighted a strong performance characterized by significant credit growth across various asset classes, including mortgages and corporate sectors, which aligns with their strategic plan. The net profit for Q3 reached ILS 1.483 billion, contributing to a total net profit of ILS 4.26 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The return on equity for Q3 stood at 17.6%. The bank maintained a cost-income ratio of 34.2% for the quarter, and the financing revenues from current operations amounted to ILS 2.822 billion. The bank's equity was reported at ILS 34 billion. The provisioning ratio for loans was 0.04%, while the Tier 1 capital ratio was 10.14%, with a total capital ratio of 13.04%. The bank plans to distribute 50% of its Q3 profit as dividends, reflecting a balance between growth and capital requirements.Mizrahi Tefahot Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 29.59B | 28.65B | 26.77B | 19.20B | 13.12B |
| Gross Profit | 14.39B | 14.67B | 14.74B | 13.24B | 10.25B |
| EBITDA | 9.41B | 9.27B | 8.16B | 7.29B | 5.37B |
| Net Income | 5.63B | 5.46B | 4.91B | 4.47B | 3.19B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 551.17B | 485.64B | 448.20B | 428.29B | 392.27B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 100.43B | 82.64B | 85.96B | 93.67B | 95.27B |
| Total Debt | 43.05B | 40.18B | 37.81B | 34.07B | 38.66B |
| Total Liabilities | 514.75B | 452.91B | 419.50B | 403.42B | 370.54B |
| Stockholders Equity | 34.77B | 31.29B | 27.46B | 23.78B | 20.77B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 16.08B | 13.77B | 3.09B | 3.51B | 3.79B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.68B | 14.38B | 3.53B | 3.90B | 4.13B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -57.10B | -43.35B | -20.46B | -34.40B | -25.12B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 41.36B | 25.08B | 9.84B | 28.24B | 30.24B |
Mizrahi Tefahot Technical Analysis
Positive
23200.00
Price Trends
23917.86
Negative
23488.37
Negative
22041.88
Positive
Market Momentum
-325.62
Negative
49.07
Neutral
41.66
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IL:MZTF, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 23200 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23102.02, below the 50-day MA of 23917.86, and above the 200-day MA of 22041.88, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -325.62 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.66 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for IL:MZTF.
Mizrahi Tefahot Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ₪103.68B | 10.21 | 15.67% | 3.70% | 6.95% | 12.41% | |
69 Neutral | ₪98.33B | 10.09 | 15.13% | 3.54% | 19.05% | 18.98% | |
68 Neutral | ₪60.31B | 10.70 | 16.87% | 4.11% | 11.00% | 6.03% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
63 Neutral | ₪39.33B | 9.56 | 13.10% | 3.69% | 14.48% | 4.65% | |
62 Neutral | ₪24.51B | 10.85 | 15.81% | 4.57% | 14.16% | 1.05% |
* Financial Sector Average
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